Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration. I’m MaryAnne, a mom of four, a school teacher, and a homeschooler.
St Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities
St. Patrick’s Day With Kids
Shamrock Gardens: Fun Ways to Create and Grow Clover
Easy and Fun Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Kids
Easter Crafts and Activities
Educational Activities
Parenting Tips
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Road Trip Games for the Entire Family – Including Teens!
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
Crafts
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Make a DIY Bookmark – Fun Ideas
DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Tutorial
Travel Inspiration
An Elevator for Boats?! Falkirk Wheel, Engineering Marvel
From Edinburgh to Vienna to the West Scottish Highlands – 2018 Travelogue Week 3
In Edinburgh with Kids? You Need to See Edinburgh Castle
Hands on Learning
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
Recent Posts
Fun Ways to Celebrate Pi Day with Kids!
How to Dye Eggs with Red Cabbage
St. Patrick’s Day With Kids
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